What Can I Expect for Recovery After a Mini Tummy Tuck?

June 9, 2012
Asked By:RSMember1514 in Kansas City, MO

I am an avid runner (run/lift weights every day) and mother of two. I've looked into getting a mini tummy tuck (no lipo, just muscle tightening and a tiny bit of skin removal)...the lower part of my abs do not respond to exercise and I have already had an umbilical hernia repair three years ago. How much recovery time will I need before returning to running? I trained for and ran a marathon over a year ago and have kept up the routine ever since...don't want to start all over again.

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